jhonny peralta of the detroit tigers and nelson cruz of the texas rangers. both all-stars were considered key players in their team's drive for the playoffs and world series this fall. last month former national league mvp ryan braun of milwaukee was suspended a season-ending 65 games. to sooth brewers fans they're getting $10 vouchers to those who show up this month, good for anything at the park. still, there's plenty of disappointment to go around. >> these players are cheating the game and they're cheating the other players that are trying to do it honestly. >> it's very unfortunate and it's negative and it's a wrong message we're sending to our kids. >> reporter: even down to the little leaguers dreaming big. >> even if like your trainer said or something, just here try it out, just don't do it. >> i'd rather be bad without drugs than good with drugs. >> reporter: now a-rod says he knows his appeal will be a distraction, but he says for the sake of the game he hopes the focus for the fans are on what he calls these great baseball stories as the pennant